New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Dinosaurs like T. rex, previously thought to be smart, were not as intelligent as monkeys, a study revealed on Monday.
A study, published last year, claimed that dinosaurs like T. rex had an exceptionally high number of neurons, which could directly inform on intelligence, metabolism, and life history. It also said that T. rex was rather monkey-like in some of its habits.
In the new study, researchers from the UK, Germany, and Canada took a closer look at techniques used to predict both brain size and neuron numbers in dinosaur brains.
The findings, published in The Anatomical Record, showed that the dinosaur’s brain size as well as neuron counts had been overestimated — especially that of the forebrain.
Instead of neuron count estimates, the team stressed the need to look at multiple lines of evidence, including skeletal anatomy, bone histology, the behaviour of living relatives, and trace fossils.
“The possibility that T. rex might have been as intelligent as a baboon is fascinating and terrifying, with the potential to reinvent our view of the past,” said Dr Darren Naish from the University of Southampton.
“But our study shows how all the data we have is against this idea. They were more like smart giant crocodiles, and that’s just as fascinating,” he added.
–IANS
rvt/vd
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by BhaskarLive.in and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of BhaskarLive.in We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, BhaskarLive.in takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
For any legal details or query please visit original source link given with news or click on Go to Source.
Our translation service aims to offer the most accurate translation possible and we rarely experience any issues with news post. However, as the translation is carried out by third part tool there is a possibility for error to cause the occasional inaccuracy. We therefore require you to accept this disclaimer before confirming any translation news with us.
If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.
